'Scouting for food' drive in Stratham

STRATHAM — Last week the Stratham Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and their families participated in the Boy Scouts of America annual Scouting for Food event by delivering "Scouting for Food" door hangers throughout Stratham's neighborhoods.

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Posted Nov. 8, 2013 at 2:00 AM

Posted Nov. 8, 2013 at 2:00 AM

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STRATHAM — Last week the Stratham Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and their families participated in the Boy Scouts of America annual Scouting for Food event by delivering "Scouting for Food" door hangers throughout Stratham's neighborhoods.

This Saturday scouts will return to collect the donated non-perishable food items left outside houses and return them to the Stratham Fire Station, where they will be boxed up for distribution to local community food pantries.

"This is a great way for scouts of all ages to be proactive and make a difference to thousands of hungry people who may otherwise go without food," said Cubmaster Alex Shore. "The boys all learn a great lesson while having fun and working hard," he adds.

The Stratham Boy Scouts from Troop 185 also collect food donations and will join efforts at the Fire Station to box up items for distribution.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for Boy Scouts from Troop 185 and Cub Scouts from Pack 185 to work together and combine efforts for a great cause," said Troop 185 Leader and Scouting for Food coordinator, Andy Winslow.

Last year, over 5,000 cans of food were donated and collected. This year, the partner for the Scouting for Food program is the N.H. Army National Guard. All food collected will be sent to the Portsmouth Armory, where it will be distributed to local food pantries. This year's Scouting for Food effort will benefit more than 150 pantries, kitchens and closets throughout New Hampshire. For more information, please visit www.nhscouting.org.

Stratham Cub Scout Pack 185 and Boy Scout Troop 185 are active groups of boys and their families that participate in many fun and educational events. For more information, please visit www.strathampack.org (Pack 185) or www.troop185.net (Troop 185.)